I don't think I was less alive before tea, but more and better tea has definitely enhanced my enjoyment of being alive. And 'better' teawares have added to that enjoyment too.

Some Tai Ping Hou Kui this morning, green peas and grassiness, not as fresh as when opened. Next time I am stuck buying a green tea with a 100g minimum order, I've got to remember to seal up and freeze half of it. Then on to Hankook's Hwang Cha, lovely as always. I think I may need a bit of a green oolong before I can return to last night's unfinished session with some Dan Cong brewed in the teeny cheapo yixing pot. I need something brighter in between those two.

Tea sure changed many things in my life, most biggest difference is how much more energy i have during most days. Before tea quite often i felt lazy/sleepy, a bit difficult to focus on work. Now when i'm drinking green tea daily i didn't feel like that anymore. Can happen due to lack of sleep, but this is just natural

Another thing, since i don't like most alcohol drinks and those i do like, i drink rarely. Tea filled this role perfectly, a drink that i can explore, has amazing amount of flavors and interesting background. Quite a lot of interesting information to read and learn.

And all this lead me to many new connections with people which i really enjoy.